Robert Benchley wrote a parody of it entitled "Compiling [this novel]." The protagonist of this novel has a sister named Esta who is impregnated and abandoned by her lover. When that protagonist is working in a hotel in Kansas City, he falls in love with Hortense Briggs. Later, he lusts after the wealthy Sondra Finchley despite having impregnated Roberta Alden. While canoeing on Big Bittern Lake, he knocks Roberta unconscious with a camera and she drowns, leading to his 
Robert Benchley wrote a parody of it entitled "Compiling [this novel]." The protagonist of this novel has a sister named Esta who is impregnated and abandoned by her lover. When that protagonist is working in a hotel in Kansas City, he falls in love with Hortense Briggs. Later, he lusts after the wealthy Sondra Finchley despite having impregnated Roberta Alden. While canoeing on Big Bittern Lake, he knocks Roberta unconscious with a camera and she drowns, leading to his conviction for murder. For 10 points, name this novel about the execution of Clyde Griffiths by Theodore Dreiser.
Robert Benchley wrote a parody of it entitled "Compiling [this novel].
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